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Shark raw vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark raw and surimi

  • Shark raw is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin A, yet surimi is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for shark raw is 28% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 13 times more Vitamin B3 than surimi. Shark raw contains 2.938mg of Vitamin B3, while surimi contains 0.22mg.
  • Surimi contains less saturated Fat.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than surimi.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Fish, surimi.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +223.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.032mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Surimi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.6µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Surimi
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +401.1%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~76.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1113.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark raw Surimi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Surimi Opinion
Calories 130kcal 99kcal Shark raw
Protein 20.98g 15.18g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 0.9g Shark raw
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Cholesterol 51mg 30mg Surimi
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 49mg 43mg Shark raw
Calcium 34mg 9mg Shark raw
Potassium 160mg 112mg Shark raw
Iron 0.84mg 0.26mg Shark raw
Copper 0.033mg 0.032mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.43mg 0.33mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 210mg 282mg Surimi
Sodium 79mg 143mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 67IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 70µg 20µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg 0.63mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Shark raw
Selenium 36.5µg 28.1µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.02mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.021mg Shark raw
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.22mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.07mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.03mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 3µg 2µg Shark raw
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.191g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.149g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.443g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.092mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg 0.734mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.709mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg 1.202mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg 1.387mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.515mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.595mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg 0.77mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg 0.35mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.157g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.241g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.014g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Surimi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shark raw
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.734g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients
  2. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.